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Getting innovative products to rural communities

The MIT spinout Essmart has partnered with local retail shops in rural India to create a supply chain that helps innovative products reach consumers in low-resource setting. Credits: Courtesy of Essmart

News | Sep 20, 2022 | Zach Winn

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Getting innovative products to rural communities

Essmart raises US$1.2M in financing for scaling innovative kirana shop network

News | Sep 18, 2018 | Essmart

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Essmart raises US$1.2M in financing for scaling innovative kirana shop network

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